NYC crime up nearly 60% in February, NYPD says
NEW YORK - For the second month in a row, crime in New York City increased again, rising by nearly 60% last month, as compared to February 2021.
According to the latest figures released by the NYPD, every major crime category saw an increase in February 2022, although citywide shooting incidents did see a slight decrease.
Murders increased by 3 in February, from 29 to 32, while shootings across the city fell by one, from 77 to 76.
NEW YORK - For the second month in a row, crime in New York City increased again, rising by nearly 60% last month, as compared to February 2021.
According to the latest figures released by the NYPD, every major crime category saw an increase in February 2022, although citywide shooting incidents did see a slight decrease.
Murders increased by 3 in February, from 29 to 32, while shootings across the city fell by one, from 77 to 76.